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Samples were submitted monthly for bacteriological examination
and twice during the year for chemical examination, all of which
were found to be pure and wholesome.
In addition samples of water drawn from the wells at three factory
premises using the supply for drinking purposes have also been
examined, and found satisfactory.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
The major improvements at Loxford Water and the Mayesbrook
are now in progress and it is hoped will be completed by the middle of
1955. These works were referred to in the last Annual Report. The
following improvements have been carried out :—
At the Mayesbrook the stream has been widened and fitted with
sluice gates with a complete diversion of the watercourse to Mayesbrook
Park Lake.
A diversion of the Loxford Water to the north side of the railway
has been carried out and the water will now discharge into the River
Roding near the cul-de-sac at end of Victoria Road.
A culvert 1,000 feet in length has been built.
The pollution of the Thames and Roding is still a major nuisance.
We wish all speed to the constructional activities of the London
County Council at the Northern Outfall Works.
SUPPLY OF DUSTBINS.
The number of premises where dustbins are supplied and maintained
by the Corporation in accordance with Section 75(3) of the
Public Health Act, 1936, at the end of the year was 5,119.
Action taken under sub-section (1) of that section early in
year resulted in appeals against notices in four instances nd in each
case judgment was given against the Council.
Further consideration is therefore being given to the question but
at the end of the year no conclusion had been reached.
The number of dustbins supplied by the Corporation during
the year under maintenance arrangement was 404 and in addition 546
dustbins were supplied by the London County Council to their tenants
after service of preliminary notices.
PUBLIC CLEANSING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL.
The quantity of refuse collected and disposed of during the year
was 60,130 cubic yards. The average weight 6-cwts. per yard.
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